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March 2015

True Northwest: The Seattle Journey

Visitors stroll through twenty five different "snapshots" of the city through the years, each with a unique display of artifacts, images, and multimedia. Interspersed throughout the exhibit are one-of-a-kind interactive experiences, such as the Great Fire Theater and the Canwell Trials reenactment, that let visitors truly immerse themselves in the lives and stories of our past. The Joshua Green Foundation Theater helps contextualize the exhibit through a seven minute multimedia presentation on Seattle's cultural place in the region, the country, and the world.

Indigenous Beauty: Masterworks of American Indian Art

Drawn from the celebrated Native American art collection of Charles and Valerie Diker, Indigenous Beauty: Masterworks of American Indian Art from the Diker Collection will feature about 110 masterworks representing tribes across the North American continent. Shaped by the Dikers’ passion for American Indian art and culture, coupled with an aesthetic sensibility honed by their long engagement with modern and contemporary art, this superb collection is renowned as one of the largest, most comprehensive, and most exquisite collections of Native American art in private hands.

A Place at the Table

Greek restaurateurs have been a consistent presence in Washington State for more than a century. Well over 200 Greek-owned restaurants have existed in the Puget Sound region alone, a few continuously since the early 1900s, and over 300 throughout the State of Washington. In partnership with the Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State, MOHAI invites you to travel through history with some of the Puget Sound's most beloved Greek restaurants and the communities that created and sustained them.

Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities

What if you could alter reality at will? Delve into a world of curiosity where seeing is disbelieving: the world of KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities from Cirque du Soleil. The show immerses you in a mysterious and fascinating realm that disorients your senses and challenges your perceptions, leaving you to wonder: "Is it real, or just a figment of my imagination?"

Dine Around Seattle

Are you ready to Eat Your Local Heart Out this March? Dine Around Seattle is the area’s premier biannual dining promotion – giving diners a chance to try some of the areas best restaurants for a great deal – all while helping support these local businesses.

Emeral City Comicon

ECCC is the premier comic book and pop culture convention in the Pacific Northwest! The show is an all-ages event for fans of pop culture, featuring a diverse array of exhibitors, guests, artists, writers, gaming, programming, Q&As, workshops and much more for attendees to enjoy!

Earth Hour

Celebrate Earth Hour at Pan Pacific Hotel! Enjoy three specialty Cocktails for a Cause: $4 from each will benefit One Day's Wages Agricultural and Economic Development Fund, helping to provide communities in need with stable food sources and opportunity to thrive. Lights will be dimmed in our Lobby Bar & Lounge from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Join us in this global event to raise awareness of climate change.

April 2015

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of the premier destination events for the Pacific Northwest, held from April 1-30. Every spring hundreds of thousands of people come to enjoy the celebration of spring as millions of tulips burst into bloom. The free Tulip Festival Street Fair is April 17 - 19 in Mt. Vernon.

Seattle Restaurant Week

Sample delicious Northwest cuisine during Seattle Restaurant Week. More than 160 local restaurants will once again serve up three-course dinners for just $30 with many offering two-course lunches for $15.

Arcade Lights

Venture to Pike Place Market's historic arcade to taste handcrafted savory and sweet bites, finely crafted beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks by more than 70 local artisan food and drink purveyors in this annual event to benefit the Pike Place Market Foundation

At a Glance

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Electricity

The electrical current in Seattle runs on a 120-volt, 60 cycle AC. European and Australian appliances will need an adaptor and a converter while dual-voltage appliances will simply require an adaptor.

Currency

The unit of currency is the U.S. Dollar (USD).

Tipping

Tipping is common and when dining out, a 15% tip is the norm if service charge is not observed by the establishment. Bars have tip trays where customers are expected to leave a small gratuity upon departure.

Taxes

7% - 8% government service tax is automatically added to all goods and services.

Weather

Located along the coast, Seattle experiences variations in weather as seasons change. The average temperature is 3°C (37.4°F) during winter and 24°C (75.2°F) during summer.

Emergency Numbers

Police, Fire and Ambulance – 911

Visa Requirements

Most international visitors require a visa prior to entry. Citizens of countries under the Visa Waiver Programme are allowed to travel to the U.S. without a visa.